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Redefining employee experience: What’s changed and why it matters

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In today’s work environment, driven by shifts in technology, cultural expectations and workforce dynamics, HR leaders are tasked with rethinking their approach to employee engagement. In today’s workplace, technology is a critical enabler of efficiency, communication and collaboration. So, what’s different?

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Digital age workplace: Why soft skills matter more than ever

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As a result, new technologies, like generative AI tools, are popping up everywhere ( 65% of companies have already adopted them), and most employees are scrambling to acquire the technical skills required to use them. Another example is the ability to communicate effectively. The proof? Why do soft skills matter in the digital age?

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How To Adapt Aging Office Spaces For A Modern Workforce

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To stay competitive, aging office buildings must integrate flexible layouts, wellness features, and smart technology. These plans offer flexibility through their reconfiguration ability, encourage communication and collaboration through the removal of physical barriers and enable diverse work zones to meet evolving employee needs.

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Crucial HR KPIs to measure in today’s workplace

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But, communicate to them upfront that not every piece of feedback can be implemented – the company has to be realistic and focus on what’s achievable. Be prepared to acknowledge instances in which the company is falling short. Perform a SWOT analysis. Identify short- and long-term actions to address employee feedback.

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8 ways HR expertise helps facilitate business growth

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This ensures that you have pre-existing communication and relationships with qualified, desirable employee prospects, rather than starting the recruiting process from scratch each time the company needs to fill a new role and address a missing skill, or when the company needs to grow rapidly. Time and cost efficient.

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Innovation Depends On Intentional Design For Hybrid Work

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Invest in Technology and Model Behavior Spending coveted resources on premium mohair carpet tilesno matter how intrinsic they may be to the overall color palettepales in comparison to providing consistent and reliable technology that works. Natural light, outdoor space, relaxation rooms and greenery, are now expectations.

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Understanding the social biome and how everyday communication adds up

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Andy Merolla is a professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Jeffrey Hall is a professor in the Department of Communication Studies and the director of the Relationships and Technology Lab at the University of Kanas. We all inhabit unique communication ecosystems that define us.